“The super landlords will come back for more. First, it will no doubt be the next building along and then the next. Before long, only the big chains and estate agents who can afford the high rents will move into Kew, destroying its village character forever.”

People have been asked to sign the online petition as well as formally object on Richmond Council’s website.

For the online petition, visit robinmeltzer.com/save_kew and to see the plans, visit tinyurl.com/kewbookshop.

Comments (1)

Supporters should get in touch with those in Totnes, Devon, who successfully forced Costa Coffee to abandon their proposed coffee shop - I'm sure ideas and support for resisting unwelcome development would be forthcoming.

Supporters should get in touch with those in Totnes, Devon, who successfully forced Costa Coffee to abandon their proposed coffee shop - I'm sure ideas and support for resisting unwelcome development would be forthcoming.jubileeboy